DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2017
Thank you, God, for Christ’s sacrifice on the cross that offers the gift of salvation. Amen.
The message of the cross is foolishness to those
who are perishing, but to us who are
being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV))
I have always enjoyed drawing. During one of my classes on caricature drawing, my professor said: “Before drawing the outline of the person, place a cross on the face. This will mark the focal point to guide the artistic direction of your work as you draw the person’s features and expression.”
As I reflected on the professor’s comment, I was reminded of my own humanity. On many occasions my life has been off balance because I did not keep Christ’s cross as the focal point in my life. The cross gives meaning and direction to my existence. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross proves God’s abundant love for humankind, a love that will continue to be the focal point that guides and centers our lives.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
I have always enjoyed drawing. During one of my classes on caricature drawing, my professor said: “Before drawing the outline of the person, place a cross on the face. This will mark the focal point to guide the artistic direction of your work as you draw the person’s features and expression.”
As I reflected on the professor’s comment, I was reminded of my own humanity. On many occasions my life has been off balance because I did not keep Christ’s cross as the focal point in my life. The cross gives meaning and direction to my existence. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross proves God’s abundant love for humankind, a love that will continue to be the focal point that guides and centers our lives.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
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Philippians 1:20 It all accords with my earnest expectation and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of; but rather, now, as always, the Messiah will be honored by my body, whether it is alive or dead. 21 For to me, life is the Messiah, and death is gain. 22 But if by living on in the body I can do fruitful work, then I don’t know which to choose.
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How will I make Christ’s love the focal point of my life?
Artists
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Header Photo Credit: "Harvested Land," Beth Shumate. August 15, 2014. (link)
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